Exam Preparation - We prepare students for

Cambridge and IELTS exams - we recommend our

12 week full-time exam p re p a r a t i o n c o u r s e .

Cambridge exams are held in June and December and

IELTS is held monthly. We also

have TOEIC preparation classes and

because our school is an official TOEIC Test Centre, students can sit the TOEIC test here at

school. Exam course start dates change from year to year, please contact the school for the

next start date.

Academic Preparation - This course is for students who want

to go on to further study in New Zealand. We prepare students for

study at High School, Polytechnic, and University. We have formalised

agreements with several leading institutions who accept our graduates

into their courses.

Classes: 4 – 8 Depending on Season

Class Size: Maximum 12 Average 7 Minimum 4

Level: Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate

Minimum Age: 14 years. Maximum Age: No limit.

You are never too old to learn English!

Facilities: Student Room, tea/coffee, drink

machine, microwave, stereo, TV/DVD, small

library/study room, free email/internet, wireless

LAN, ping pong table, free parking.

Counselling staff: Counsellors who speak

your language are available.

Mount Maunganui Language Centre

was established in 1990 by Anne Butler

and was the first language centre in

the local area. Anne began with a very

small number of students and the

school has steadily grown over the

years. Mount Maunganui Language

Centre is still proud to be a small school

with a capacity of up to 70 students.

Anne’s son, Geoff Butler, is now

manager of the school. Students tell

us that what they like best about the

centre is the small friendly, family

atmosphere – We are the small school

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Mount Maunganui has some of the best swimming and surf beaches

in New Zealand and is a very popular holiday destination. It is the

seaside suburb of Tauranga City which has a population of

100,000, located on the east coast of the North Island. It

is a 21/2 hour drive south of Auckland, 1 hour from the

lakes and hot springs of Rotorua, and 2 hours from

the mountains and lakes of Taupo.

The area is popular for adventure and water

sports including surfing, scuba diving,

boating, jet skiing, jet boating, horse riding,

white water rafting, gliding, mountain biking,

skydiving, hiking and golf.

location

“I got a really good exam result

thanks to the teachers at this

school, Thank you so much.”Ju Hee, Korea

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Nationalities: We have students from Argentina,

Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic,

France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea,

Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan,

Tahiti, Thailand, Russia, Vietnam and others. The percentage

of nationalities depends on the season, but generally we

have a good mix of students from different countries.

Mount Maunganui offers a relaxed lifestyle. The school

is located in central Mount Maunganui, within easy

walking distance of banks, the post office, travel

agencies, movie theatres, boutique shopping, bars

and outdoor cafes, as well as the beach!

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“My homestay was great

welcoming, warm and helpful,

my room was perfect.

I would definitely recommend

this school to my friends.”Alice, France

All our teachers are highly qualified. Teachers attend training courses

at least twice a year to ensure their teaching skills are of the highest

standard. They teach in a lively and practical manner with an emphasis

on communication. Speaking, reading, listening, grammar and

pronunciation are taught in an integrated way. These skills are practiced

in situations designed to reflect real life. Most students take our General

English course, but you can choose from any of the study options listed

below.

in the classroom

English & Activities - The course for students who want to learn English and have

a holiday. Study English in the morning and experience an exciting programme of

activities in the afternoon, accompanied by our activity staff. Come and enjoy all the fun

and excitement that Mount Maunganui has to offer. Here’s a taste of activities available:

Kayaking, surfing, horse riding, mini golf/driving range, hiking, kiwifruit experience, winery

tours, Comvita honey factory, indoor rock climbing, go karting, jet boating...

Surf & English - Learn to surf at one of New Zealand’s best beaches in the

beautiful blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Study English in the morning and learn

to surf with professional instructors in the afternoon. The course is suitable for

complete beginners and all equipment is provided. We recommend taking this

course between December and March. If you can surf already you probably don’t

need this course, just bring your board and come and join us for some waves.

Dive & English - Learn English and

get your open water diving licence,

The course includes all dive equipment

and training with professional dive

instructors. We recommend taking this

course between December and March.

“The teachers are so

patient! In this school all

the students speak English,

even during break time.”Akiko, Japan

Students can begin class on any Monday.

We also arrange other special interest courses - English and Horse Riding, English and Golf, English for Seniors.

Working Holiday Assistance / Work Experience - We have a special programme for

Working Holiday visa holders. Students who choose this option receive a Working Holiday

information pack and seminars which cover resume preparation, help with looking for work,

interview techniques, as well as tax and employment advice. We can also arrange volunteer

work experience.

“Learning to surf in

Mount Maunganui was great, I could

stand up on my first day. And I met

lots of new friends at the beach.”Guilherme, Brazil

course timetable

*Times may vary depending on surf conditions**Times may vary depending on weather

English English Exam English & English & English &Full-Time Part-Time Preparation # Activities Surfing Diving

Mornings 9.00 -12.00pm 9.00-12.00pm 9.00-12.00pm 9.00-12.00pm 9.00-12.00pm 9.00-12.00pm

Lunch 12.00 -1.00pm 12.00-1.00pm 12.00-1.00pm 12.00-1.00pm 12.00-1.00pm

Afternoons 1.00 - 3.00pm 1.00-3.00pm 1.00-3.00pm 1.00-3.00pm* 1.00-3.00pm**

Wellington

Christchurch# The format of the course may change depending on the number of eligible candidates.

After School - There are lots of options for relaxing

after school. You can go and have a coffee with your

friends, have a drink in a bar, or in summer go for

a swim in the sea. In winter sit in our cosy student

lounge and watch a DVD. We also regularly offer optional

after-school activities, including wine-tasting, beach-volleyball, horse-

riding and Maori crafts. We have student parties which are a great

chance to get to know your classmates better. Sometimes we have

theme parties, other times we have international dinner parties. These

are also excellent opportunities to practice your English!

“The school events like the

Halloween party were fun!”Jacques, Tahiti

Weekend Activities On weekends it’s your choice - you can take it easy at home or go

out and experience all kinds of activities. Get some friends together and take a trip to the

beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, enjoy the hot springs in Rotorua or go bungy-jumping in

Taupo, all these activities are easily accessed by car. If you don’t feel like travelling you can

stay in Mount Maunganui and go jet boating, rafting, play golf, go shopping or just enjoy the

laid-back pace of life. In summer you can explore the surrounding beaches and in winter go

snowboarding or skiing on Mount Ruapehu - just 3 hours from Mount Maunganui.

“My goal was to go

to Polytech, and you

helped me to get

there, thank you.”Pat, Thailand

“Thank you for helping me with my English.

Now I’m at high school in New Zealand and I have

the confidence to speak to other Kiwis.”Mamun, Bangladesh

“I liked the small classes,

I could ask my teacher a

lot of questions. Thanks

to you now I’m enjoying

my study at university

in New Zealand.”Louie, China

“I met lots of people from

other countries, this school

feels like a family! And the

teachers always made the

lessons so interesting, I really

improved my English.”Satomi, Japan.

Health and Travel Insurance - All

students must take out health

insurance to cover any medical

treatment in New Zealand. We can

arrange this insurance at a very

reasonable rate. We also recommend

you obtain travel insurance as well.

Immigration - Full details of visa and

permit requirements are available from

the New Zealand Immigration Service

website: www.immigration.govt.nz

Our Homestay families are carefully selected to

ensure students have an enjoyable experience.

Families are interviewed twice, checked by New

Zealand Police and their homes are inspected

before becoming a host family. Staying with a

New Zealand family is the perfect way to practice

your English and to make New Zealand friends.

homestay accommodation

We take care to match students with Homestays depending on their interests.

If students want to experience rural life in New Zealand we can arrange a farmstay experience.

Students can stay on a farm for a weekend and have hands on experience of farming life.

Most farms have sheep, cattle and horses.

Many Homestays provide bicycles for students

to bike to school (Mount Maunganui is

very flat so cycling is easy), or students

can use the local bus service. We can

also arrange fully-furnished apartment

accommodation.

Airport Transfer Service - We provide a

shuttle bus transfer service from Auckland International

Airport direct to the Homestay which takes approximately

21/2 hours. If you have arranged a domestic flight to

Tauranga from Auckland our staff can meet you on arrival and assist you to the domestic

terminal. Flights arriving or departing at very late or very early times, or on National Holidays

may require an overnight stay in Auckland, which we can book for you.

“I passed my Cambridge exam

thanks to my wonderful

teachers, thank you!!”Rachel, Switzerland

“I had a very nice

homestay, they gave me

a lot of help and treated

me like a member of their

family.”Irene, Taiwan

Accreditation - Mount Maunganui Language Centre

is a member of ENGLISH NEW ZEALAND - your

guarantee of a top quality English School.

Mount Maunganui Language Centre has agreed to

observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for

the Pastoral Care of International Students published

by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are

available on request from this institution or from the

New Zealand Ministry of Education website at

http://www.minedu.govt.nz

Mount Maunganui Language Centre is registered as

a Private Training Establishment by the New Zealand

Qualifications Authority.

MOUNT MAUNGANUI LANGUAGE CENTRE

17 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand

Phone: +64 7 575 0146 Fax: +64 7 575 0948

email: info@mmlc.co.nz

“The family atmosphere made me

feel welcome and activities like

the International Dinner Evening

were very enjoyable.”Sarah, Switzerland

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